A Gift of Sanctuary

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Time: 6.00pm to 11.00pm
Venue: One Farrer Hotel, Grand Ballroom on level 6
Guest of Honour: Minister of State Mr Alvin Tan
Dress code: Cocktail attire with a Wild twist (prizes to be won!)
Dinner: Vegan fusion; Halal
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A Gift of Sanctuary is more than a dinner. It’s a night to gather passionate individuals, corporate partners, and community changemakers to raise $400,000 in support of our mission to end animal cruelty and speak up for animals.


[Photos above] 2024 gala photos: Live auction, raffle draw, the ACRES team.

 

Why This Gala Matters

The ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre was built with public donations and marked a key step in our fight to protect animals. While we were initially given two hectares of land, most of it was contaminated, leaving only 0.5 hectares usable. We made the most of the space, building our office, education centre, animal quarantine area, volunteer lounge, and staff quarters.

Today, the centre cares for 129 animals, including tortoises, snakes, iguanas, turtles, birds, and mammals, each with a story that shows why wildlife protection matters.

After 16 years, we’ve finally received approval to expand and bring our original 2-hectare vision to life. This means more rescues, better care, and a greater chance for native animals to return to the wild, including more turtles and tortoises being repatriated to their natural homes.


[Photos above] Unused animal enclosures, first built in 2009, will be redeveloped as part of the Wildlife Sanctuary expansion.


Why Your Presence Matters

ACRES operates without government funding, so every contribution helps fill critical gaps in our animal protection and rescue work.

Your attendance at the gala will:

If you’re unable to join us at the Gala this year, please consider making a donation through our Giving.Sg page.


Ticket Purchase

We invite you to stand with us. If you or your organisation would like to contribute further, please download our Gala Deck or email us for more information. All seat and table purchases are eligible for 250% tax deduction and will be matched one-to-one by the Tote Board.


Purchase tickets:
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Premium Entitlements at a glance:

PREMIUM TABLE
$6,000
– Prime table location near the stage
– Two bottles of premium wine.
– Exclusive table gift.
– Recognition in the Gala Programme e-Booklet and on-screen.
SILVER TABLE
$8,000
– Prime table location near the stage
– Two bottles of premium wine.
– Exclusive table gift.
– Recognition in the Gala Programme e-Booklet and on-screen.
– Exclusive tour of the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre with ACRES CEO (up to 10 guests).
GOLD TABLE
$10,000
– Prime table location near the stage
– Two bottles of premium wine.
– Exclusive table gift.
– Recognition in the Gala Programme e-Booklet and on-screen.
– Exclusive tour of the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre with ACRES CEO (up to 10 guests).
– Special mention by the host during the Gala.

Gala Programme

Master of Ceremonies: Neil Humphrey
Auctioneer: Shaun McEwan

 6.00 pm  Cocktail reception
 7.00 pm  Arrival of Guest of Honour, Minister of State Alvin Tan
Welcome Address
Opening Performance
 7.20 pm  Dinner is served
Keynote Speeches 
 8.30 pm Departure of Guest of Honour
8.45 pm Charity Live Auction
9.30 pm Best Dressed Runway Show & Raffle
 10.30 pm  Dance floor opens

 

Best Dressed 

The dress code for the evening is cocktail attire with a wild twist. Unleash your animal-inspired elegance, whether fierce, bold, or playful, and you might just be nominated for our Best Dressed runway show. Step onto the stage, strut your look, and stand a chance to take home a fabulous prize!

   

Fusion 8 Course Vegan Menu (Halal)

  1. Signature Vegetarian Cold Combinations
    Mala King Oyster Mushroom | Crispy Vegetarian Eel
    Yam Spring Rolls
    Homemade Achar with Peanut | Kimchi Maki
  2. Double-boiled Cordyceps Flower Soup
    Organic Bamboo Pith | Napa Cabbage
  3. Stir-Fried Duo Asparagus
    Macadamia Nut | Fungus | Sugar Snap
  4. Wok-Fried Marmite Nuggets
    Corn Fritter | Pimento
  5. Braised Flower Mushroom
    Bailing Mushroom | Seasonal Vegetables
  6. Thai Style Tofu
    Tempeh | Green Mango Salad | Basil
  7. Golden Beancurd Glutinous Rice
    Truffle | Peanut | Crispy Kale
  8. Bubur Cha Cha
    Sago | Coconut | Plantain

 

Contributors

As an independent, non-profit organisation that relies entirely on public support, every contribution brings us closer to reaching our $400,000 fundraising goal for the Gala.

We are deeply grateful to the individuals and organisations who have generously contributed their services and products to our live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, and instant buys.

To contribute an item or service to the event, please reach out to us at info@acres.org.sg.

 

Individuals

  1. Aarthi Sankar
  2. Ah Guo Illustration
  3. Alpana Ahuja
  4. Anbu Boopal
  5. Ayan Kamath Mehra
  6. Christopher Hall
  7. Chuan (Joe Ong)
  8. Beng Yong
  9. Daryl Yeo
  10. Debby Ng
  11. Florence Chan
  12. Dr Florence Francis
  13. Hassan Sunny
  14. Jasmine Victorina Lye
  15. Jocelyn Chng
  16. Kalai Vanan Balakrishnan
  17. Karina Lim
  18. Lim Yu Cheng
  19. Tan Han Chong
  20. Madeline Bolohan
  21. Nat Yeo
  22. Maureen Gan
  23. Neil Humphrey
  24. Sabrina Jabbar
  25. Safari Masnor
  26. Shalu Asnani
  27. Vinnie Tan
  28. Wendy Lim


Organisations

  1. Ahimsa Community
  2. AURA – Animal Uplift & Rehabilitation Abode
  3. Asia Chiropractic and Wellness Singapore
  4. Bcube Pte Ltd
  5. Bruce Wildlife & Adventure
  6. Chan Ngee (Lee Kee) Trading Co.
  7. Cloversoft
  8. De Serinity (Seremban, Malaysia)
  9. Fura
  10. Georges @ Wild West
  11. Herpetological Society of Singapore
  12. Indah House Kuching
  13. Jane Goodall Institute Singapore (JGIS)
  14. Ki Su Shoujin Omakase
  15. Lee Kong Chian Museum
  16. LeVeL33
  17. Little Green Kitchen
  18. Maneki Signage Pte Ltd
  19. Our Wild Neighbours (OWN)
  20. Red Kite Pte Ltd
  21. STATOS
  22. The Dorsal Effect
  23. The Untamed Paths
  24. Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand